Vera Beatriz Vargas, the Deputy Minister of Culture of Costa Rica, submitted her resignation on March 11, 2025. This resignation follows that of her predecessor, Ernesto Calvo, who was dismissed due to a "loss of trust." Vargas has held her position since September 2022 and is the second official to leave the role in the current government.

The Ministry of Culture announced that Vargas' resignation has been received by Minister Jorge Rodriguez Vives, and it will take effect on March 15, 2025. In a statement, Rodriguez expressed his gratitude to Vargas for her efforts in advancing the tasks assigned to her and noted that her decision was based on her professional aspirations in other areas.

Vargas has served in the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) since 2004, initially working as a cultural manager in Guanacaste before taking on a leadership role in the Directorate of Cultural Management.

She was appointed as Deputy Minister following Calvo's exit.

The MCJ has experienced significant turnover during the current administration, with 29 deputy ministers and nine ministers being changed over two years.

In addition to the recent resignations, Nayuribe Vargas, a former Minister of Culture, was dismissed after signing a declaration of cultural interest in support of the LGTBI+ Pride march.

The Deputy Ministry of Youth has also seen three officials depart; the original Deputy Minister, Roberto Seravalli Peña, resigned five days after his inauguration on May 13, 2022, to address legal matters concerning unjust termination from the Municipality of Moravia.

He was succeeded by Kristel Ward Hudson, who served until March 22, 2024, when she was dismissed.

Subsequently, Mercedes Hidalgo Bravo resigned from her position shortly after taking over from Ward.